£175,000

2 bed flat for sale
Windmill Lane, Histon, Cambridge CB24

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • Retirement
  • Chain free

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About this property

  • • Ground Floor Retirement Apartment

  • • Popular Retirement Development within the Village

  • No chain

  • • Communal Areas

  • • Security Entry Phone System

  • • Updated Shower Room

  • Service charge £8500 per annum

Summary
A smart two bedroom ground floor apartment with direct access out to the garden within this popular retirement complex in the centre of this popular and well served village.

Description
Histon is widely acknowledged as being one of the most sought-after villages north of Cambridge. Its particularly convenient location just 3 miles from the city centre adds to its popularity and communications are first class, the A14 and M11 being within a few minutes’ drive. The village boasts many local facilities including excellent schooling for all ages from pre-school to sixth form. Good local shopping is available in the village and there is a regular bus service to Cambridge. Histon is served by Cambridgeshire County Council's Guided Busway with an estimated journey time to the Science Park of approximately 3 minutes.

Accommodation
Located at the back of the development this property in many ways feels like a bungalow and has no flat above or beside it. Access through the main secure entrance and then bear to left. Entrance hall, with built in storage, Airing cupboard and cupboard housing the fuse box. Loft access to the roof space, telephone entrance system and night storage heater. Doors to:-
Living Room with double doors and window facing onto the rear communal gardens. Night storage heater. Electric panel heater. Emergency pull cord. Double doors internally dividing to the kitchen. Refitted kitchen comprising of a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit. A range of top and base units with roll top work surfaces over. Electric oven, electric hob and extractor fan. Under counter fridge and freezer. Double glazed window to rear aspect. Emergency pull cord. Refitted smart shower room comprising of a low level W.C. Vanity wash hand basin. Shower cubicle. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Emergency pull cord. The first bedroom is a generous double with built in mirror fronted wardrobes and window to side aspect. Emergency pull cord. The second is another good size bedroom with a wardrobe recess and built in cupboard. Emergency pull cord.

Outside
Well presented landscaped gardens with lawn, flower and shrub borders with out door seating and designated clothes drying areas. Ample off street resident and guest parking on a first come first served basis.

Agents Notes
The property is held on lease and we await the number of years remaining with an annual service charge of around £8500 (to be confirmed) covering all the charges for the 24 hour onsite warden, water rates, buildings insurance, the maintenance of all the communal areas, external window cleaning and 1.5 hours of internal cleaning of each flat per week.

Council Tax Band "D"

We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.

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4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
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